{"product_id":"churchill-art-de-cuisine-future-care-rimmed-plates-blue-260mm-6-pack","title":"Churchill Art De Cuisine Future Care Rimmed Plates Blue 260mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChurchill's Art De Cuisine Future Care range is a specialist tableware line developed specifically for healthcare dining settings. These 260mm rimmed plates are made from high-strength vitrified ceramic and finished in a calm blue glaze, making them a practical choice for care homes, hospitals, retirement villages, and similar environments where both appearance and robustness matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitrified ceramic construction gives these plates strong thermal shock resistance, which is a meaningful practical advantage in busy servery and dishwashing operations where crockery moves quickly between temperature extremes. The material also retains heat well, helping meals stay at a comfortable serving temperature — an important consideration in healthcare settings where residents or patients may eat slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the range offers several features well suited to high-throughput care catering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed base reduces surface wear and simplifies cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable profile supports compact storage in trolleys and cupboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for both dishwasher and microwave use, fitting standard regen and warewashing workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRimmed design supports easy handling for residents and care staff alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates are supplied in packs of six. For larger-scale operations with high daily cover volumes, it is worth considering how many packs will support a full service cycle without constant rewashing. The 260mm diameter is a standard main-course size suitable for most plated meal presentations used in care catering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis range is best suited to care homes, NHS catering teams, and healthcare hospitality operators who need durable, dementia- and accessibility-aware tableware that can withstand a commercial dishwasher environment day to day. If you are equipping a larger site or need guidance on quantities for your cover count, we are happy to help you work it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198420193662,"sku":"CS860","price":113.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/cs860_npi26-1.jpg?v=1791820034","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-art-de-cuisine-future-care-rimmed-plates-blue-260mm-6-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}